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Class 5/493 - Valance


Subclass of Class 5 - Beds
Definition: Bed clothing including a skirt or frill adapted to depend
No. of patents: 85
Last issue date: 04/17/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8156584Combination bed skirt and under bed skirt support
A bed skirt support (10) is disclosed comprising a relatively flat, central portion or decking (14) having at least on side support section (16, 18, 20) removably or fixedly attached thereto. ...
04/17/2012
8127379Reclosable locking tape
A reclosable locking tape for releasably attaching a fabric add-on to a foundation includes: (a) a substantially planar tape base to which is affixed at least one male locking portion that is generally mushroom-shaped and includes a stem affixed to a cap; and (b) at...
03/06/2012
7984522Removable bed ruffle assembly and associated method
An interchangeable bed ruffle assembly may include a bed platform capable of intercalating between the top mattress and the box-spring base of a bed. The bed platform has first fasteners attached to a top surface and juxtaposed along a perimeter and across an entire...
07/26/2011
7945977Bedding accessory for article storage
A bedding accessory for storing a plurality of articles in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, a side portion appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portion. The sheet portion is placed in subs...
05/24/2011
7793370Bed skirt accessory device
A bed skirt enhancing apparatus for placement adjacent and beneath a bed skirt. In one embodiment, the bed skirt enhancing apparatus comprises multiple layers of rigid material gathered and joined together forming a ruffled, multi-layered sheath. The sheath spans a ...
09/14/2010
7757315Mattress wrap set
A mattress wrap set is disclosed, providing an easy way to cover a mattress with a sheet, and remove the sheet from the mattress. The mattress wrap set includes a wrap sheet to cover the sides of a mattress and having a top edge that is inelastic. The top edge inclu...
07/20/2010
7739761Bedding accessory for article storage
A bedding accessory for storing a plurality of articles in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in subs...
06/22/2010
7676863Bed skirt assembly
A bed skirt adapted to be removably attached to an associated bed sheet is disclosed. The bed skirt includes a first decorative side and a second decorative side. The bed sheet includes a top and an edge portion adapted to fit over one of a mattress and a box spring...
03/16/2010
7636965Bedding accessory for article storage
A bedding accessory for storing shoes in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering...
12/29/2009
7621006Bedding accessory for article storage
A bedding accessory for storing shoes at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substanti...
11/24/2009
7337480Box spring wrap and dust ruffle system
A box spring wrap and dust ruffle system is disclosed. The box spring wrap has a strip of unbroken-loop material to which hooks, of a hook-and-loop fastener system, may be removably attached. The strip extends around the perimeter of the box spring wrap, and has con...
03/04/2008
7328471Bedding wedge system
A mattress surface has planar lower and upper surfaces. The mattress has a forward head surface and a rearward foot surface. The mattress has parallel side surfaces. A box spring assembly is provided in a wedge-shaped configuration. The box spring assembly has plana...
02/12/2008
7325263Fitted bed covering
A fitted bed covering for a mattress is provided having pockets at either end, formed by elastic panels attached to the underside of the sheet. The fitted bed covering is installed on a mattress by inserting opposite ends of the mattress into the elastic pockets.
02/05/2008
7302721Pleated bed sheets providing more room for the legs and feet of a user
A top sheet for use with a bed having a mattress with a head section, a foot section, a width and a thickness provides enhanced leg/foot room. The various embodiments include a flexible sheet of material having a width with a centerline, a length with a top edge and...
12/04/2007
7290301Bedding assembly and comforter fastener
A bedding assembly including at least one fitted sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering a mattress, at least one flat sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering said fitted sheet, and stitches connecting the fitted sheet to the flat sheet along...
11/06/2007
7281281Dust ruffle stabilizer
A dust ruffle stabilizer having a flexible covering for a foundation or box spring. Side sections of the covering include adhesive for removably engaging a corresponding inner side of a skirt of a bed skirt against the adhesive surface the side section. ...
10/16/2007
7231679Bedding assembly
A bedding assembly including at least one fitted sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering a mattress at least one flat sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering said fitted sheet, and stitches connecting the fitted sheet to the flat sheet along ...
06/19/2007
7207078Bed valance
A bed valance consisting of a valance body with a center opening such that the valance body can be slipped over a mattress top onto a box spring without the need for removing the mattress when replacement or changing of the bed valance is necessary. The valance is r...
04/24/2007
7168113Adjustable dust ruffle
A versatile dust ruffle includes means for vertically adjusting the position of the dust ruffle on any box spring and bed frame combination. Further, the dust ruffle includes means for adjusting the dust ruffle to fit the perimeter of any size mattress. One or more ...
01/30/2007
7140053Combination flat sheet, fitted sheet and bed skirt
A combination flat sheet, fitted sheet and bed skirt includes a fitted sheet having a top and four sides, each side having a lower edge, the four lower edges being provided with an elastic band, the fitted sheet dimensioned to fit over a mattress supported by a box ...
11/28/2006
7131153Bed skirt protector and method of use
The bed skirt guard is designed to fit between the mattress and box spring wherein the sides form a box around the top of the box springs. This prevents the bed skirt from getting caught and pulled under the mattress when changing the sheets on the bed or tucking in...
11/07/2006
7100525System and method of finishing ruffled gussets/borders
A system for forming and attaching pillowtop attachment gussets and borders to panels, with the gusset or border material being fed from a supply into a sewing station. The gusset or border material is passed through a folder assembly that directs the gusset or bord...
09/05/2006
7093310Beddress
A beddress. Under one embodiment, a beddress includes an upper fabric portion sized and shaped to cover an upper surface of a top mattress structure and a lower fabric portion sized and shaped to cover at least three side surfaces of a bottom mattress structure. The...
08/22/2006
7089611Bed skirt system
A bed skirt system includes a bed skirt that includes a cloth panel that has a perimeter edge, a top side and bottom side. The perimeter edge includes a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A cloth perimeter flap is attached to and exte...
08/15/2006
7051388Stay-put sheet covers
A bedding system for inhibiting sheets being inadvertently pulled out from between a mattress and a box spring. The bedding system includes a pair of cover members comprising a main portion and a friction enhancing portion. The main portion of one of the cover membe...
05/30/2006
7024709Replaceable headboard and footboard cover
The replaceable headboard or footboard cover of the invention comprises frontal and rearward exterior segments mended together to form a sleeve. The decorative frontal exterior extends along the front of the headboard or footboard and provides the appearance of an o...
04/11/2006
6971129Adjustable bed skirt
An adjustable bed skirt, for use with a bed having a mattress and a box spring, includes side panels having a non-slip portion, and end panels also including a non-slip portion. By inserting the non-slip portion of each side panel and each end panel between the matt...
12/06/2005
6964246Pet step and method
A pet step is a modular foam core item which can be used alone or in an arrangement with other pet steps—referred to as cubes—to form a stair and offers a comfortable way for a pet that has been debilitated by age, surgery, illness, or injury to climb, e.g., fro...
11/15/2005
6925667Adjustable dust ruffle
A dust ruffle for a bed having a box spring and a mattress. The dust ruffle has first, second and third panels, each having a top edge and a bottom edge, the top edge including a plurality of grommets. The top edge of the first, second and third panels is positioned...
08/09/2005
6912745Bed skirt and methods of manufacture and use
A bed skirt for positioning between a mattress and a box springs of a bed. The bed skirt has a side fabric panel for covering a first side of the box springs with a corner cap fold at one end for covering a corner of the box springs during use. A foot fabric panel c...
07/05/2005
6883192Bed skirt fastener assembly
A mounting bracket for positioning a bed skirt adjacent a bed includes a support member adapted to be inserted between the top of a box spring and the bottom of a mattress. A frame is attached to the support member for mounting a fastener member. The fastener member...
04/26/2005
6854139Bed covering fastening system
A bed covering fastening system is disclosed that provides for removable attachment of items such as storage pockets to a bed covering. The system includes a two part-fastener, one part of which is integral with a bed covering and the other part of which is integral...
02/15/2005
6792632Adjustable dust ruffle
An adjustable dust ruffle system includes three separate panels and a plurality of removable screw pins. A portion of each panel is inserted in between the box spring and the mattress. It is not necessary to remove the mattress from the box springs to install this d...
09/21/2004
6598249Method for trimming the lower structure of a piece of furniture
The invention concerns a method for trimming the lower structure of a piece of furniture such as a bed or a couch which consists in covering the sides of said structure with a generally rectangular elongated strip. The invention is characterized in that, ...
07/29/2003
6557193Apparatus and method for decorative skirting
A skirting device enabling simple application and retention of accent skirting and a method thereof wherein an adjustably sized, substantially rectangular shaped tubular frame is removably adhered within the upper perimeter of a standard box spring and wh...
05/06/2003
6496995System for simulating a four-poster
A system for converting a bed into a simulation of four-poster comprising an frame member having a rectangular shape comprising four rail members, each rail member being secured to the bedroom ceiling with fasteners above and parallel with the sides and e...
12/24/2002
6276009Bed skirt
A bed skirt having a downwardly extending ruffle and panel sections that are tucked between an upper and lower mattress to maintain such bed skirt in a proper position and alignment with respect to the lower mattress. The panel sections are discontinuous ...
08/21/2001
6216292Protective mattress cover with apron
A protective cover for the foot of a mattress comprises a web of preferably clear plastic that is rectangular and generally elongate. The web wraps around the foot of the mattress overlapping itself beneath the mattress where it is tightly secured to itse...
04/17/2001
6151731Universal dustruffle
A dustruffle for a bed, including one or more panels having a skirt portion which drapes over the boxspring to adjacent the floor, and a shelf portion formed from a non-slip material such as needlepunch. The shelf portion is inserted between the boxspring...
11/28/2000
6119290Dust ruffle structure
A dust ruffle structure sized and shaped to be positioned on and around a lower supporting structure and underneath an upper mattress on a bed comprising: a sheet of dust ruffle material, the sheet of dust ruffle material being long enough to embrace side...
09/19/2000
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